08440 service-charge numbers
Ofcom’s numbering data lists 46 number ranges starting 08440, allocated to 7 providers. The largest holder is Vodafone Ltd (C&W), with 59% of them. Numbers where part of the call price goes to the organisation you call – often used for helplines and booking lines.
Who were 08440 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)27 ranges
- BT5 ranges
- Virgin Media Limited4 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited4 ranges
- Telecom2 Limited3 ranges
- MANX TELECOM TRADING LIMITED2 ranges
- Square 1 Communications Limited1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 08440.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 08440. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 08440 number tells you
What it is
Numbers where part of the call price goes to the organisation you call – often used for helplines and booking lines.
What it costs
Two parts: an access charge set by your phone company, plus a service charge set by the organisation.
Watch out for
A missed call asking you to ring back an 084, 087 or 09 number may be designed to earn money from your call.
08440 numbers: common questions
Who owns 08440 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 08440 to Vodafone Ltd (C&W), BT, Virgin Media Limited and others. Numbers can be moved between providers, so this shows who the range was originally given to – not who is using a particular number today.
How do I call a 08440 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 08440 becomes +44 8440 followed by the rest of the number. Some freephone, service-charge and premium numbers cannot be reached from outside the UK.
How much does it cost to call a 08440 number?
Two parts: an access charge set by your phone company, plus a service charge set by the organisation.
Is a call from a 08440 number a scam?
A missed call asking you to ring back an 084, 087 or 09 number may be designed to earn money from your call. Check the full number on Who’s Calling to see if it belongs to a verified business and what other people have reported.
Did a 08440 number call you?
Check the full number to see if it belongs to a verified UK business and what other people have reported.
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